Herbstreit is absolutely right. Compared to running backs like LSU’s Leonard Fournette or Alabama’s Derrick Henry, Elliott is going to need some absolutely epic games to close out Ohio State’s regular season. Michigan State and Michigan are going to be tough enough, but what about Iowa in a potential Big Ten Championship Game matchup?

The good news is that Elliott has not blinked once in the face of tough competition this season. He has rushed for 1,425 yards and 16 touchdowns on the year and has managed to break 100 yards in each of Ohio State’s games. He’ll need to go into overdrive to warrant any Heisman consideration, but don’t put it past Elliott to do just that.

Kickoff against Michigan State is slated for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.